state_ vs kazahana
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
state_
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"state" is a social networking service where you can only post about how you are currently spending your time. On the "state" timeline, only the latest post, or "state" of a user is displayed. The character limit is 100, making for minimal information sharing. You can't retweet others' posts, but you can Like them. However, neither the number of Likes nor followers is shown. You'll subtly know if someone has viewed or Liked your post through slight animations in the timeline background. Only landscape photos can be posted. You can use photos to show how you are spending your time, but you can't go overboard in making them look beautiful. At "state" measures are taken to enjoy social media in a peaceful, pastoral way. There may be many areas to improve as it operates, but we hope you enjoy this social media platform that lets you relax, without tension or competition. Currently, "state" operates on an invitation basis. You can join by obtaining an invitation code from existing users.
kazahana
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Kazahana is a native iOS client for Bluesky, built on the AT Protocol. [Features] โข Timeline โ Browse home feed, custom feeds, search, and notifications โข Compose โ Post text, images (up to 4), video, and link cards with OGP preview โข Threads โ Reply, quote, and thread posts intuitively โข Direct Messages โ One-on-one chat โข Profiles โ Manage follows, followers, mutes, and blocks โข Share Extension โ Post directly from Safari or Photos โข BSAF โ Filter earthquake and weather alert bots (Japan) โข Multilingual โ Supports 11 languages including Japanese and English [Why Kazahana] Clean, distraction-free design for enjoying Bluesky's decentralized social network. No ads. No tracking. Just your feed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: state_ at none against kazahana's 1. kazahana's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. kazahana sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. state_ asks for nothing beyond the download.
state_ ships an update fortnightly, kazahana every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | state_ | kazahana |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BASSDRUM Inc. | Sohshi Sasao |
In-app purchases
state_
No in-app purchases
kazahana
- Supporter Badge (30 days)$2.99








